Aster Crianza

Tempranillo from a single vineyard, aged for 15 months in barrique, with a clearly defined character: The Áster Crianza shows what Ribera del Duero can do when origin and craftsmanship come together.

La Rioja Alta is a well-established name in Rioja – but with Áster, the family ventured into Ribera del Duero in the early 1990s. The grapes come exclusively from Finca el Otero , a single vineyard with old Tinta del País vines (the local name for Tempranillo). The wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels – an approach that gives the wine structure without overpowering the fruit.

Intense cherry red in the glass. The nose offers blackberry and dark plum, along with delicate roasted aromas of toffee and caramel. Full-bodied on the palate, the tannins are well-integrated and provide grip without harshness. The finish is warm and lingering.

• Dishes: Leg of lamb with herbs, Ibérico pork roast, aged Manchego cheese
• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2028